Goniopora stokesi is a species of colonial stony coral. As with other species in genus Goniopora, it has the common names 'flowerpot coral' and 'daisy coral'. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) categorises its status as near threatened. [1]

Goniopora stokesi Clusters of satellite colonies intermixed with parent polyps at different stages of tentacle retraction. Madagascar Photograph: Charlie Veron

Dec 15, 2002 · When Goniopora stokesi begins to decline it bleaches and becomes sensitive to light: bright light makes it bleach further and retract its tentacles (Sprung, 1999).

Natural Environment: This normally free-living stony coral is usually found in protected lagoons having turbid water conditions. Water Requirements: Calcium 380 to 430 ppm, alkalinity 3.5 …

Oct 1, 2013 · Goniopora stokesi, 1851 (Cnidaria: Scleractinia: Poritidae), which is widely distributed in subtropical and tropical regions from the Red Sea through the Indo-West Pacific, has the largest polyps of any species of the genus (Veron 2000).

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Apr 13, 2019 · I have been (successfully?) keeping a Goniopora Stokesi for over 6 months now. It’s finally started to grow a little, and reclaim some of its lost skeleton. I got it as a complete amateur, didn’t know what I was looking at but thought it looked cool in the store.

Body column is dark brown, contrasted by tentacles which are tipped with white clubs. Prefer cleaner waters. Polyps expand during the day (Ref. 130769). Members of the class Anthozoa are either gonochoric or hermaphroditic. Mature gametes are shed into the coelenteron and spawned through the mouth.

Feb 7, 2024 · Goniopora Stokesi, commonly known as the flowerpot coral, is a captivating marine species that intrigues both aquarists and marine biologists alike. This coral species, belonging to the family Poritidae, is renowned for its unique structure and vibrant colors.

Goniopora stokesi When polyps are fully extended, tentacles resemble those of Goniopora pendulus. Houtman Abrolhos Islands, south-western Australia Photograph: Charlie Veron